Algae Biodiesel By: Michael Bergamaschi

Overview History of algae Current state of algae Organizations Pros/Cons Project 1-Solix Project 2-OriginOil Conclusion

History First major research began in early 90’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Shutdown in 1996 Restarted in 2006 with the renewed interest in biofuels as a whole

Current State Algae biodiesel is underdevelopment by just over 100 startup companies according to DOE Cheapest price per barrel is $400 (Aquaflow) Largest producer is Algenol (ethanol) Most funding from venture capital Chevron corporation No truly commercialized facilities

Organizations Algal Biomass Organization Levels of membership Boeing, Solazyme, FedEx BIO Advanced Biofuels Association

Pros Estimates range from 3,000 to 15,000 gallons an acre per year Uses CO2 for growth No undesirable byproducts Easy integration into current system Could provide 1 billion tons of biomass per year

Cons Expensive to produce and fund research CO2 paradox Retrofit warranties Location and logistics Acceptance

Project 1: Algae biodiesel producer Located in Southwestern Colorado Demonstration plant taking up ¾ of an acre Biology labs in Durango and Fort Collins Performs the full refinement of algae into its base byproducts

Coyote Gulch Lumian ASG4000 Technology Water from coal bed methane production CO2 from amine scrubbing plant

Supporters Land provided by Southern Ute Alternative Energy Fund Capital providers for Solix

Importance Gives an idea of ability to scale up operations Gave ideas on what not to do Provides final products for other sectors to modify

: Single-Step Extraction TM Los Angeles based company Created specifically to commercialize algae to oil process Partnered with MBD Energy Limited First site integration is located in Northern Queensland Australia

Quantum Fracturing TM Patented process used to separate oil, water and biomass Uses EM waves and pH modification to degrade cell walls

Supporters OriginOil has many supporting companies and organizations Some have provided funding, others facilities and others have placed orders for products

Importance OriginOil’s process promises to be a cheap, quick and efficient way to extract oil Half the cost of current oil production is extraction Provides a complete recycling of algae that is grown

Conclusion Algae based oil isn’t a new idea Its completely renewable and sustainable Cost can be reduced with proper funding Solix and OriginOil examples

Call to Action Become informed Buy a diesel engine powered car Write your congress man/woman Like algae companies on Facebook! That stuff works now

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